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Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Child death, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Cancer, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexism, Excrement, Medical content, Kidnapping
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
The pacing in My Friends is kind of slow, but I appreciate the reflection of art, friendship and what it means to grow up.
I think this book is so beautiful and the lines are so poignant- I want to buy a copy to highlight the parts that stuck out to me. This made me want to cry at one moment and laught in the next. I'll think about these characters for a long time.
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse
Minor: Self harm
Crying.
Smiling.
All on a loop. Frdrik Backman, the writer that you are! I think this might be in my top 3 Fredrik Backman books. No, cuz why?! Why?! Only he can make a book about a painting worthwhile. His storytelling is like no other, and just when you think you know what's going on, you just DON'T! The way he writes is unlike that of any other author; no one can compare to his writing style. Ted is literally my spirit animal. There are so many worthwhile lines in here. The commentary on friendship, adulthood, abuse, death, fear, etc was so well done. I feel like his writing really shines here. Would definitely re-read this book (and I don't re-read)
Honestly, although I love Fredrik Backman, I've never rated a single one of his books 5 stars, unfortunately (I'm very picky when it comes to 5 stars). And I think it comes down to the fact that although I'm in love with his writing style, he does do a lot of telling rather than showing. And I felt like in this book, although I loved all the characters (even warmed up to Ali), I wasn't too connected with them because I felt like we were getting told a lot of things very abruptly, instead of it progressing like an actual story would, if that makes sense. And it's because of that where I felt that disconnect towards them; I didn't feel that emotional tug, you know that would push this to be 5-stars for me!
Nonetheless, I still enjoyed this one. I don't think there will ever be a time when I don't enjoy a Fredrik Backman book, really. Shout-out to his translator and Marin Ireland, the narrator. She always does a phenomenal job narrating his books.
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Death of parent
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Classism
This heartbreakingly beautiful book felt like realizing your last good summer has already happened. But then being gifted the knowledge that stories aren’t linear like we were told back then.
I loved this so much.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, Alcohol
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Grief
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
I finished the book sobbing and laughing AT THE SAME TIME! How it is possible to elicit such strong distinct emotions in me is beyond my understanding, but that is the beauty of Backman’s writing.
Once again, I must recognize Neil Smith for the incredible translation into English. If something was lost in translation, I don’t even think it matters because it is perfect as it is.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Abandonment
This book is that song in written form. And it is etched in my bones now.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Self harm